Alternatives to GFCI: Ideas for Your Project

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The discussion centers on seeking alternatives to Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) for a project. Participants are encouraged to share their understanding of GFCI and propose innovative alternatives. The original poster expresses a need for alternatives due to specific project requirements that standard GFCI solutions do not meet. Suggestions and insights from the community aim to explore viable options that maintain safety and functionality. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the limitations of GFCI in certain applications.
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i'm planning to make an alternative for gfci. can you suggest some ideas that i can use for my project thanks.
 
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Ron Christian said:
i'm planning to make an alternative for gfci. can you suggest some ideas that i can use for my project thanks.
Why don't you start by telling us what you understand about cfgi and what YOU think might be useful as an alternative?
 
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Also please explain your goal and why a standard GFCI will not suit your purpose.

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